England's beaches

A woman performing a cart-wheel on the sandy beach at Camber Sands

From the picturesque World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast through to traditional Victorian resort towns, England's coastline offers something for every taste. Lazy days in the sun, vibrant beach parties, fun packed family holidays... just follow the links below and find the perfect beach for you!

Dramatic coastlines and sandy dunes...

England's secret beaches

England's secret beaches

Discover some of the best kept secrets on England's coastline.

Our favourite English seaside cinemas

Our favourite English seaside cinemas

Glimpse a bygone age with a trip to one of England's treasured seaside cinemas.

East of England

Hunstanton’s unique striped cliffs

Escape to the coast - enjoy family fun and award-winning beaches at our great range of seaside resorts.

East Midlands

Skegness

The East Midlands has it all; secluded beaches, holiday resorts, nightlife and family entertainment.

North East

Saltburn, a relaxed and refined resort

Explore this regions's incredible diversity of beaches and coastline of fishing villages and deserted dunes.

North West

Aerial View Of The Beach And Resort From The Tower

Home to some of England's most famous seaside destinations and Georgian resorts.

South East of England

Kiddies corner, Margate

Head to the south east of England and you're spolit for choice for a superb range of seaside resorts.

South West of England

South Devon coast

The intimacy of quaint fishing villages and sheer beauty of sandy coves are just a few of the delights in the South West.

Yorkshire

Scarborough Castle and South Bay

Explore the gothic ruins of Whitby or the bustling delights of Scarborough with a trip to Yorkshire.

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